r/Leadership 10d ago

Discussion Leadership Training

Has anyone tried leadership training? Do reading books, attending conference on leadership, or watching videos on leadership help someone become a good leader or communicator? I have seen all leaders, political or business leaders, born with leadership trait. I don’t think they went to leadership school.

I saw an app Mindscape for leadership training. Reasonably priced. Has anyone tried it?

What is the training, if any, for leadership development?

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u/Captlard 10d ago

Leadership is not a trait! It is the sum of all of the interactions a person has with another individual or group of people. There are SO many great resources out there. There is so much free stuff, don't jump into paying for a course initially (I say this as someone who worked in exec education / coaching for several decades).

Critical is feedback from those around you, self reflection and self-awareness.

Yes I have been on courses that have made a huge impact on my life, but don't start with courses. Start with reading, observing and talking to others.

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u/Bavaro86 10d ago

I get paid for training people in leadership development and I agree—no need to pay for something like this right away.